Man arrested following report of sexual assault in Sefton

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a suspected sexual assault in Southport.

At around 7.45pm on Saturday 18 March, it was reported that two women had been sexually assaulted by a man and one was struck in the face at the Scarisbrick Hotel on Lord Street.

Officers attended and a 55-year-old man from Birkdale was arrested on suspicion two counts of sexual assault of a female, assault and possession of a Class A drug, cocaine. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

If you have any information on this incident please contact our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with any information, with reference 23000231083.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.